Mindfulness Tools, a 5-Day Residential Intensive Program

Find new tools for living with greater ease, joy, depth, resilience and balance

Mindfulness Tools, a 5-Day Residential Intensive ProgramTM is based on the 8-week Stress Reduction Program, and is offered for those who may not be able to participate in the traditional 8-week course.

The program is highly participatory, supportive, and structured. You will learn and practice through:

guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices

gentle stretching and mindful yoga

group dialogue and mindful communication exercises to enhance awareness in everyday life

individually tailored instruction

The program consists of 5 days (38.5 hours) of direct instruction. It is strongly recommended that you take it as a residential course, so that you may fully immerse yourself in this program. Mindfulness Tools is offered several times each year in different locations internationally. Join our email list to be updated of the course schedule.

How do I get started?

For U.S. programs hosted by the CFM, please email srp@umassmed.edu or call 508-856-2656 to register.

For U.S. Programs hosted by Omega Institute, please contact Omega directly for information on their program, using the link provided in the program dates above.

After pre-registration for U.S. programs, you will be you will be emailed a packet of materials which will include: • a letter with detailed information about the course; • a questionnaire for you to fill out; • registration materials; and • a stamped envelope addressed to the Center for Mindfulness, which you can use to mail back the questionnaire and registration materials.

After we have received your questionnaire and registration materials, someone from the Center will contact you to discuss any additional questions and to confirm your enrollment.

For international programs, please contact the host group directly, as noted above.

Considering Oasis Institute Teacher Certification by the Center for Mindfulness?

If you are considering becoming a certified MBSR teacher, the combination of Mindfulness Tools, a 5-Day Residential Intensive Program and the CFM/Sounds True Online MBSR 8-Week course satisfies the Oasis Institute pre-requisite. For more details on Oasis Institute Teacher Certification, click here.